Alan K. Simpson, a Folksy Republican Force in the Senate, Dies at 93

Junior Bridgeman, businessman and former NBA player, dies at 71

Junior Bridgeman, a basketball standout who went on to an even more successful career in business, has died at the age of 71

ABC News - 2d

Raúl Grijalva, Democratic congressman, dies after cancer battle

The Arizona lawmaker's office said he died "due to complications of his cancer treatments."

CBS News - 1d

Sports journalist, best-selling author John Feinstein dies at 69

Well known sportswriter, highly regarded commentator, and best selling book author John Feinstein has died at the age of 68.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Schallock, oldest living ex-MLB'er, dies at 100

Pitcher Art Schallock, who in 1951 replaced future Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle on the Yankees' roster and had been the oldest living former major leaguer, has died at age 100.

ESPN - 6d

Former MLB pitcher Art Schallock dies at 100

Art Schallock, former pitcher for the New York Yankees, has died at the age of 100. Before his death, he was the oldest surviving major leaguer. Maurice DuBois and John Dickerson have more.

CBS News - 4d

Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva of Arizona dies at 77

Longtime Rep. Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz., a leading progressive voice on the environment and climate change, died Thursday from “complications of his cancer treatment,” his office announced in a ...

NBC News - 1d

Read: House Republicans' stopgap funding bill

House Republicans over the weekend rolled out a short-term government funding plan, kicking off a crucial stretch for GOP leadership to lock down support ahead of Friday's shutdown deadline. The ...

The Hill - 4d

Senate begins voting to advance bill to fund government

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) announced Friday afternoon that the Senate would begin voting immediately on a procedural motion to end debate on a House-passed bill to fund the ...

The Hill - 13h

Bhattacharya's nomination as NIH director advances in Senate

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee voted to advance Jay Bhattacharya's nomination as director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Thursday. He now faces a ...

The Hill - 1d

Senate panel OKs Makary's nomination as FDA commissioner

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted Thursday to advance Marty Makary's nomination as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He will likely be ...

The Hill - 1d

UN judge from Uganda is convicted in the UK of forcing a woman into slavery

A British jury has convicted a United Nations judge of forcing a young woman to work as a slave after tricking her into coming to the U.K. Prosecutors said Lydia Mugambe forced the Ugandan woman to ...

ABC News - 1d

Democrats introduce bill forcing Trump administration to rehire fired veterans

Democrats want to force President Donald Trump's administration to rehire veterans who were laid off amid efforts to reshape the federal government and its workforce.

ABC News - 4d

Congo's friends may force it to sit down and talk with Rwanda-backed rebels

Democratic Republic of Congo President Tshisekedi has long ruled out dialogue with Rwanda-backed M23, but defeats and waning support have forced him to rethink.

NBC News - 18h

Elon Musk Is Making Republicans Sweat and Giving Democrats a New Target

His unusual governing arrangement with President Trump is opening Republicans up to being yoked politically to Mr. Musk, who polls show is broadly unpopular.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Congressional Republicans unveil spending plan to avert government shutdown

Congressional Republicans unveiled their plan for a spending bill to avert a government shutdown as the deadline approaches this Friday. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor reports.

NBC News - 5d

Jeanne Shaheen not running for Senate reelection in New Hampshire

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire announced she will not be running for reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2026.

CBS News - 2d

With Democrats' help, Senate votes to avert a government shutdown

The Senate passed a House-approved government funding bill that averts a government shutdown that was set to be triggered at the end of the day Friday.

ABC News - 10h

Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies at 22 from rare mitochondrial disorder

Frederik de Nassau died on March 1, in Paris, a day after internationally recognized Rare Disease Day, which takes place on the last day of February.

CBS News - 5d

The body of a Kenyan officer who died in Haiti arrives home for burial

The body of a Kenyan police officer who died in Haiti’s UN-backed multinational mission to combat violent gangs has been returned home

ABC News - 3d

Man dies after falling from Montana ski resort chairlift

A 37-year-old man visiting the Red Lodge Mountain ski resort in Montana has reportedly died after he fell from a chairlift.

NBC News - 1d

Popular mom blogger dies in car accident: 'We are absolutely heartbroken'

Elise Caffee, a popular mom blogger in Utah, has died after being badly burned by hot asphalt in a car wreck in Mexico.

NBC News - 1d

Democratic congressman Raúl Grijalva dies aged 77

Grijalva, who backed environmental causes during 12 terms in Congress, dies from cancer treatment complications. Democratic US representative Raúl M Grijalva of Arizona , who championed ...

The Guardian - 1d

House Democratic leader Jeffries pushes back on divisions with Senate Democrats

Even so, he declined to express support for Senate Democratic Leader Schumer.

ABC News - 12h

‘Johnny Rotten tore my record off the deck’: the superfan at the centre of disco and punk

Alan Jones somehow straddled the riotous noise of the Sex Pistols, the fetishism of Vivienne Westwood and the hedonism of disco and gay clubs. A new book tells his story. In the mid-70s, Alan Jones ...

The Guardian - 2d

Hundreds of Civilians Killed by Government Forces in Syria, War Monitors Say

More than 1,000 people have been killed in fighting between forces of the new government and remnants of the ousted regime, according to a war monitor, which said about 700 were civilians.

The New York Times - 6d

Activists demand an end to clashes between Syrian forces and Assad loyalists

Activists gathered in central Damascus to condemn the killing of Syrian public security personnel and civilians in ongoing violence on the Syrian coast. Syrian forces have been clashing with ...

NBC News - 5d

Eye Opener: Powerful storms force thousands to evacuate in Southern California

Thousands are forced to evacuate in Southern California as a powerful storm brings the threat of flooding and mudslides. Also, President Trump threatens more tariffs on U.S. allies after Canada and ...

CBS News - 1d

Sean 'Diddy' Combs pleads not guilty to 'forced labor' allegations in superseding indictment

Sean “Diddy” Combs pleaded not guilty Friday to new allegations that he forced employees to work long hours with little sleep and wielded threats to get them to comply with his demands.

NBC News - 12h

House Republicans unveil spending plan with government shutdown deadline set for Friday

Republicans in the House released a stopgap spending plan over the weekend that would delay a government shutdown for at least six months, but it's unclear if they have the votes to pass the ...

CBS News - 4d

House Republicans push Trump-backed bill to avoid shutdown, sparking backlash

High-stakes vote puts GOP lawmakers at odds with Democrats over cuts to social services and military boosts. House Republicans are gambling on a near party-line vote on Tuesday to avoid a looming ...

The Guardian - 3d

Democrats set to host town halls targeting vulnerable House Republicans

Democratic committees are set to host town halls across the country to target vulnerable House Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms. The effort, which has been dubbed “People’s Town Halls,” was ...

The Hill - 23h

Republicans must learn from their crash-and-burn attempt to repeal Obamacare

Republicans should follow four recommendations to successfully pass a reconciliation bill that overhauls federal health care spending in a way that is both impactful and politically palatable, ...

The Hill - 14h

Pete Buttigieg declines Senate run in Michigan

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced he will not run for Senate in Michigan, keeping the door open for a potential presidential run in 2028.

The Hill - 1d

‘Is it finally time to freak out?’ I’m in my 50s and worried about the $650K in my 401(k).

“The stock market is in a downward spiral.”

MarketWatch - 22h

What to know after Schumer says he'll vote for GOP bill to avert government shutdown

Just a day after saying Republicans didn't have the votes to pass their continuing resolution, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he'll vote to keep the government open. Congress has until ...

CBS News - 20h

Jeffries mum on confidence in Schumer

House Democratic leaders are staying mum on their assessment of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) amid the uproar over his support for advancing a controversial Republican spending ...

The Hill - 14h